Guwahati witnessed an outpouring of grief and anger as citizens, political leaders, and various organizations staged candlelight processions, demanding justice for a postgraduate trainee doctor who was allegedly raped and murdered at the state-run RG Kar Medical College and Hospital in Kolkata.
The incident, which occurred on August 9, has sparked outrage across Assam, with protesters calling for swift and exemplary punishment for the perpetrators.
The Assam unit of the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) organised a candlelight procession near their Guwahati office, where participants displayed placards and chanted slogans seeking justice for the young doctor and her family.
Anurupa Dekaroja, an AAP leader, condemned the heinous crime and criticized the delay in apprehending the culprits. "Such a crime cannot be tolerated. It is a shame that the culprits are yet to be nabbed. We demand a quick and thorough investigation and the most stringent punishment for those responsible," Dekaroja said.
Simultaneously, a candlelight march was held under the banner of 'Lions Greater,' where members of various organizations joined to express their solidarity with the victim and her family.
The protestors carried placards emphasizing the need for better security measures for women in workplaces and public spaces.
Pramod Harlalka, president of 'Lions Greater,' mentioned that doctors and members of the general public participated in the rally, expressing their collective outrage over the incident.
Adding to the chorus of demands for justice, AIUDF chief and former MP Badruddin Ajmal wrote letters to the Prime Minister, Home Minister, and Health Minister, urging them to ensure that the culprits receive the harshest punishment possible.
Ajmal also called for stringent action against those who attempted to cover up the crime or destroy evidence. He emphasized the importance of a swift resolution, noting that the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has taken over the probe.
Ajmal further highlighted the disruption caused by the doctors' strike following the crime, urging the government to intervene and address the issue.
He proposed the formation of a committee to engage with doctors' associations, consider their demands, and ensure the safety of women medical professionals.
Ajmal suggested that, if possible, women doctors should be exempted from night duties, except in emergency cases, to prevent such tragedies in the future.
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